The idea of the Samsung Galaxy S9 Edge will certainly get a lot of attention, but it all started with another smartphone from the same manufacturer. The South Korean giant has done a great job over the years in listening to not only what consumers want, but what we all expect. We have seen a huge transformation in the Galaxy S series that has pushed the envelope on innovation while truly inventing what mobility was meant to be.

The Galaxy S9 Edge will be made official during the quarter one of 2018, but that won’t stop consumers from looking for more much earlier than in previous years. The concept of the Edge variant will appeal to many loyal consumers while bringing in new ones. With the many changes in store, it’ll be interesting to see what Samsung has in-store for us next.

In the following preview, we detail all there is to know on the Samsung Galaxy S9 Edge rumors, specs, features, concept, preorders, and release date by country.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Edge Rumors

Much of what’s being talked about on the Galaxy S9 Edge is more color variants, the possibility of an earlier than expected release, and many upgrades. Samsung has done a great job offering unique color options, and many have been carrier specific such as pink gold and green. Other options such as yellow and a ruby red are being rumored and would be offered by all carriers worldwide, but this has yet to be confirmed.

Other rumors out of South Korea suggests Sammy is looking on launching all of their next generation handsets for 2018 earlier than expected. This may include the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 Edge, Galaxy S9 Edge Plus, and Galaxy Note 8. The tech giant has created a better production methodology which has allowed them to cut the amount of production time while making it much easier to make on-the-fly changes to the concept itself. It wouldn’t surprise us to see all of their 2018 flagships a month or two ahead of schedule.

Many upgrades are also being rumored such as longer battery life, higher camera specs, better security, and much more power. The battery life can be contributed to the next generation Qualcomm processor which will make its way too many upcoming smartphones that will not only introduce much faster handsets, but much more efficient one’s. We’re also hoping to see security upgrades from the rumored eye sensing technology which we’re also hearing a lot about.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Edge Specs

Many of the Galaxy S9 Edge specs will be comparable to the S9 which will launch at the same time. Both phones will be similar in stature with the obvious difference being in the size and the Edge controls. The S7 Edge will be slightly larger and with Edge controls on the right side of the screen along with the curved display which truly defines the handset.

Expect to see both an Exynos and Qualcomm chipset which will vary by location. As of yet, there’s no word on the Exynos processor, but we’re hearing the Snapdragon Qualcomm 830 SoC along with 5GB RAM will be supplying the power. This will make for a much faster smartphone which consumers will see the biggest difference with efficiency and multi-tasking capabilities.

In a time when fingerprint scanners are becoming a sort of standard feature, the time is coming for a much more secure security sensor. This may be the first time we see an eye sensor integrated into any Samsung flagship which is something we’re all hoping for. With mobile payment options becoming bigger, better, and much more popular, the added security tied to your payment gateway such as Samsung Pay and Google Pay will be a welcomed addition.

Below, we have detailed everything we believe we know on the Galaxy S9 Edge specifications.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Edge Features

The IP68 rating, gorilla glass screen and back, along with all the top sensors we’ve come to expect will return, but see upgrades as well. The S7 and S7 Edge we’re Samsung’s 1st flagships besides the Active series to offer waterproof and dustproof features, but expect to see submersions in more than 9 meters. Also, a new Gorilla Glass may be seen making both the screen and glass back indestructible. I can think of many consumers who will fall in love with a new Gorilla Glass feature.

With consumers becoming more reliant on a phone being more than just a phone as it’s now regarded as a rolodex, health related guide, multimedia device, and so much more. Health sensors such as heart rate monitoring and even checking one’s own oxygen levels will help with fitness and improve one’s own health awareness while there are numerous apps and sensors that will continue to change mobile gaming, productivity, and staying connected.

One of the biggest new features we’re hearing about is a true 3D handheld. This would be a nice feature if it’s integrated into the camera as well as the viewing screen as it would add a unique element and make videos and pictures much more lifelike. 3D video recording and playback along with 3D picture taking, viewing, and sharing had been a long time coming, and something we’re hearing will be introduced into next generation Samsung smartphones in 2018.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Edge Concept

The Galaxy S9 Edge concept will continue to center on the overall user experience. This is what we have seen over the years with the Edge variant that gives users independent controls which can control such things as notifications, email, apps, and other customizable options.

The improvements we’ll see will improve the idea of a multimedia devices that literally does it all. Replacing many things such as a computer, book, navigation, payment gateway, and virtually every other tech device is what a smartphone has become.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Edge Price

Remaining consistent, not much is expected to change with carrier pricing of the S9 Edge. Retailing for around $100 more than the Galaxy S9 on launch day and will be sold by all of the top carriers worldwide. Unlocked variants will also become available for around $1100 USD which will free consumers from any long-term contracts and any roaming charges from traveling from one location to another.

Here in the US, the launch price of the S9 Edge will set you back around $850 if you’re looking to pay the full price, and if not, don’t worry as carriers will offer installment options as well. For instance, Verizon will offer Verizon Edge which allows you to spread out the monthly payments for a period of 24 months for under $35/month which will be comparable with AT&T’s Next, Carphone Warehouse for about £37.00/month, and all of the others worldwide.

For carriers offering two year contracts, you can expect to pay $299, but many carriers are going away from these contracts all-together.

Below, we have all the details on the Galaxy S9 Edge price which we’re expecting to see on launch day broken down by country.

Country

Galaxy S9 Edge Price

Australia

1127 Australian Dollar

Austria

762 Euro

Brazil

2759 Brazilian Real

Canada

1092 Canadian Dollar

China

5665 Chinese Yuan

Denmark

5674 Danish Krone

England

639 British Pound Sterling

Finland

762 Euro

France

762 Euro

Germany

762 Euro

Greece

762 Euro

Hong Kong

6594 Hong Kong Dollar

Hungary

241,752 Hungarian Forint

India

57,175 Indian Rupee

Indonesia

11,118,000Indonesian Rupiah

Italy

762 Euro

Japan

87,142 Japanese Yen

Nigeria

239,700 Nigerian Naira

Philippines

39,830 Philippine Peso

Poland

3384 Polish Zloty

Russia

54,247 Russian Ruble

Singapore

1142 Singapore Dollar

South Africa

12,385 South African Rand

South Korea

975,753 South Korean Won

Spain

762 Euro

Switzerland

825 Swiss Franc

Taiwan

27,364 New Taiwan Dollar

The Netherlands

762 Euro

United States

$850

Samsung Galaxy S9 Edge Preorders

Getting in early will be the best chance of getting a Galaxy S9 Edge when it launches in most countries worldwide. Preorders are expected to be popular and expect to see some huge promotions from the likes of Samsung and some of the top retailers worldwide.

Preordering the device will start as soon as the S9 Edge is made official which should be the same time as Samsung’s other flagship, the Galaxy S9. Both are expected to be announced at either the 2018 CES event in January or the Mobile World Congress event in February. Both are two of the hottest launching pads for upcoming mobile devices, and both the S9 and S9 Edge are expected to be two of the most anticipated announcements.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Edge Release Date

All of the top smartphone manufacturers including Samsung, LG, HTC, and Apple have stuck to an annual launch cycle for their newest models, and not much is expected to change with the Galaxy S9 Edge. Typically, the consumer availability is 2-3 weeks after a handset is revealed which puts the release date in March of 2018. There have been some leaks out of Korea suggesting Samsung will be moving up their announcement to January which means we may see both the S9 and S9 Edge sometime in February.

Below is the expected release date for the S9 Edge in a location near you based on what we’ve heard so far.

There’s no denying the popularity of each new release from Samsung, and the Galaxy S9 Edge in 2018 will prove to be one more reason why. The Galaxy S series has easily become one of the most popular worldwide, but it’ll be interesting to see how they hold-up to many start-ups out of Asia such as Xiaomi, Asus, and Lenova. Offering smartphones with similar specs, but at a fraction of the cost, these start-ups are starting to get global exposure.